Moosic, PA

Census Place

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2024 Population

5,973

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

US Senator

Dave McCormick

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.7

10.3% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.21%

4.37% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$80,187

7.21% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$250,900

6.54% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,207

6.86% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Moosic, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Moosic, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Moosic, PA are Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley (91 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Moosic, PA was $250,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Moosic, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Moosic, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Moosic, PA is home to a population of 5.97k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.53% of Moosic, PA residents were born outside of the country (390 people).

In 2024, there were 19.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.75k people) in Moosic, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 242 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 227 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Moosic, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Moosic, PA was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moosic, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moosic, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.75k ± 502
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
242 ± 272
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
227 ± 223

6.41%

Hispanic Population

383 people

6.41% of the people in Moosic, PA are hispanic (383 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Moosic, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

6.53%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

390 people

5.79%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

345 people

As of 2024, 6.53% of Moosic, PA residents (390 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moosic, PA was 5.79%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moosic, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
125 ± 89
Korea
101 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
88 ± 101

Moosic, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Moosic, PA.

Health

93.5% of the population of Moosic, PA has health coverage, with 51.2% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.4% were men and 43.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.4% were men and 43.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.5%

Uninsured

51.2%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

16.2%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moosic, PA grew by 19.2% from 5.45% to 6.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moosic, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Moosic, PA employs 3.21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Moosic, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (539 people), Manufacturing (489 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (322 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($227,776), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,364), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,583).

Employment

Occupations

3.21k

2024 Value

± 568

6.86%

1 Year growth

± 23.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moosic, PA grew at a rate of 6.86%, from 3k employees to 3.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moosic, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (512 people), Management Occupations (336 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (301 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moosic, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

3.21k

2024 Value

± 568

6.86%

1 Year growth

± 23.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Moosic, PA grew at a rate of 6.86%, from 3k employees to 3.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moosic, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (539 people), Manufacturing (489 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (322 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moosic, PA, though some of these residents may live in Moosic, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,034

Median earning men ± $9,266

$44,500

Median earning women ± $6,209

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($146,136), Public Administration ($131,454), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($91,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,875), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,913), and Manufacturing ($52,755).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Moosic, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Moosic, PA awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Moosic, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3 male students and 173 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moosic, PA are White (55 and 60.4%), Black or African American (14 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 13.2%), and Two or More Races (5 and 5.49%).

The largest universities in Moosic, PA by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Moosic, PA are General Cosmetology (85 and 93.4%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (6 and 6.59%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 176 students enrolled in Moosic, PA, 1.7% men and 98.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 117 records, of which 98.3% were women and 1.71% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

85 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Moosic, PA was General Cosmetology with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Moosic, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

91 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire Beauty School-Wyoming Valley with 91 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moosic, PA, which is 0.046 times less than the 87 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 55 degrees mean that there were 3.93 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 14 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moosic, PA was $250,900 in 2024, which is 0.754 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $235,500 to $250,900, a 6.54% increase. The homeownership rate in Moosic, PA is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Moosic, PA have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moosic, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$250,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$48,139

$1,595

Median Property Taxes

±$349

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moosic, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moosic, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Moosic, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Moosic, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,187

Median Household Income

± $16,792

2.4k

Number of Households

± 422

In 2024, the median household income of the 2.4k households in Moosic, PA grew to $80,187 from the previous year's value of $74,792.

The following chart displays the households in Moosic, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moosic, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Worked At Home (13.7%)
Walked (2.84%)

In 2024, 82.2% of workers in Moosic, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.7%) and those who walked to work (2.84%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moosic, PA have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Moosic, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moosic, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moosic, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moosic, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moosic, PA (429 out of 5.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moosic, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.